Look below for the problem that best describes what you are experiencing. The table beneath each header will contain links to helpful articles and some tips.
'Extruder not heating up'
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| Check your Extruder Cables |
Skip to step 3 in this guide to make sure your heater core and thermistor wiire pairs are connected correctly and completely pushed into their respective clips. |
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Make sure the extruder power is all the way into its socket on the Mainboard. Use the R1+ RAMPS Board Wiring Diagram to locate the terminal and double check the connection. If you're unfamiliar with the location of the RAMPS board refer to this guide to show you how to open up the bottom of your printer. |
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Always make sure your printer is up to date. |
'Filament not extruding'
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If your Z offset is set to low, filament will not be able to escape the nozzle. Use this guide to help you tweak your Z Offset. |
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The hobbed bolt can build up residue over time. When this happens, the teeth will become won't be able to properly grip the filament and drive it through. Follow this guide to clean the Hobbed Bolt |
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Filament can sometimes get jammed into the hotend. This happens periodically, follow this guide to try clearing out the clog. |
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There are various slicing programs. Whichever one you use make sure you're correctly setting the extruder temperature to bed temperatures recommended for the filament you're trying to extrude. |
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Follow this guide for some tips on how to prevent your extruder from clogging. |
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Keeping your filament latch adjusted will help prevent future clogs and filament leakage. Follow this guide to make sure your filament latch screws are adjusted correctly. |
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The cables connecting to the extruder motor sometimes come loose from normal use. Follow this guide to make sure your extruder motor is connected properly, and to diagnose if your motor driver working. |
'Prints not sticking'
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If your Z offset is set too high, you'll have adhesion problems. Use this guide to help you tweak your Z Offset. |
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The R1+ print bed adheres best to prints when used with adhesives. Follow this guide to show you what adhesives we recommend and how to apply them. |
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In between each print, it's a good idea to clean your print bed to make sure its ready for a new layer of adhesive. |
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There are various slicing programs. Whichever one you use make sure you're correctly setting both the extruder and your bed to the recommended temperature for your filament. Also make sure your fans are not turning on during the first few layers. Follow this guide if you're slicing with Matter Control |
'Auto Level not working'
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Auto level works assuming your two Z Axis Leadscrews are relatively level with each other. Follow this guide to ensure everything is line up perfectly. |
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The Z Axis End stops are what drive the Auto Level Process. During normal use these parts can shift over time. Use this guide to help you correctly position your Z Endstops. |
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Always make sure your printer is up to date. |
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Make sure all the End stops are properly connected. Use the R1+ RAMPS Board Wiring Diagram to locate the Z End Stop connections on the RAMPS board. If you're unfamiliar with how to get to the RAMPS board refer to this guide to show you how to open up the bottom of your printer. |
'Bed not heating up'
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There are various slicing programs. Whichever one you use make sure you're correctly setting both the extruder and your bed to the recommended temperature for your filament. Also make sure your fans are not turning on during the first few layers. Follow this guide if you're slicing with Matter Control |
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Always make sure your printer is up to date. |
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Locate the bed power plugs and the thermistor using the Wiring Diagram and make sure they are properly connected to the RAMPS Board. If you're unfamiliar with how to get to the RAMPS board refer to this guide to show you how to open up the bottom of your printer. |
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